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Edna “Billee” Whelan
Entered into rest eternal, Sept. 25, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Edna “Billee” Whelan, 86, formerly of Hamden is the widow of Jack Whelan; mother of Laurie Alexander Marini of North Carolina and Jill (husband David) Daugherty of Council Bluffs; grandmother of Robert (wife Amy) Andrews of Alexandria, Va., Billy (wife Lisa) Alexander of North Carolina, Chris Daugherty and Jeff (wife Tammy) Daugherty all of Council Bluffs; great grandmother of Jeffrey Jr. and Jaden Daugherty, also of Council Bluffs. Born in Birkenhead-Cheshire, England, April 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William E. Davies and Lexy Davies Bingham. Edna was a 1938 graduate of Hamden High School before serving in the U.S. Army WAAC during World War II.
Among her many accomplishments, she was a past commander of American Legion Post #71 and past president of the auxiliary there. She is also distinguished as being the first woman in Connecticut and third in the country to command a post. She was past commander of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary from 1977-78 and a life member of the DAV. For many years, she was owner of the State Grove Bar and Grill as well as two beauty parlors, all formerly in New Haven. Edna retired from the state of Connecticut and was very heavily involved in her community and the rights of veterans, and received a letter of recognition from President Ronald Reagan to commend her numerous accomplishments.
Friends may call at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Methodist services will be held at 6 p.m., along with American Legion Auxiliary Services. Military honors will be held at 8 p.m. Burial will be held privately.
Louise Sgambato Pavlik
Entered into rest eternal Sept. 19, 2006, Louise Sgambato Pavlik, 83, of 34 Grandview Ave., Hamden. Beloved wife of Lawrence J. Pavlik; sister of Catherine Giovine of Cheshire, Alphonse Sgambato of North Haven and the late Gloria Acabbo and Joseph Sgambato. Born in New Haven, Jan. 5, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Capasso Sgambato. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, Louise was a bookkeeper for Eastern Industries, formerly of Hamden, before her retirement.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass of Christian burial on Monday at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave.
Peter Dino
Entered into rest eternal Sept. 11, 2006, Peter Dino of Hamden. Husband of Lucy Barbetto Dino; father of Mrs. Anita (husband William) Quinn of Hamden and Michael Peter (wife Bonnie) Dino of Wilmington, Calif.; grandfather of Matthew and Megan Dino and Troy and Shane Quinn; and brother of Joseph Dino of Medford, Ore.
Peter was born in New Haven, a son of Alfio and Maria Porrello Dino. He was raised in Italy and returned to the United States at age 21. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Peter started working for Yale University as the president’s chauffeur, and retired from there in 1979 as an electrician. He was also the electrician for New Haven Country Club. He had a love of music, especially opera, and played the mandolin and guitar. He was fluent in several languages and loved to travel. He visited many European countries and in 2004, he and his family attended the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Beloved by his family, he was especially proud of his grandchildren’s college careers. He will be truly missed.
Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park in New Haven.
James Michael McKiernan
Entered into rest eternal Aug. 16, 2006, James Michael McKiernan, 77, of 146 West Helen St., Hamden. Widow of Helena Hockeova Charmatz McKiernan. Stepfather of Rudolph Charmatz of Hamden; brother of Mrs. Helen (Patrick) Panulla of Ansonia, Stephen J. (Estelle) McKiernan of Hamden, Frank T. (Donna Guckin) McKiernan and John P. (Elizabeth Mary) McKiernan, all of West Haven, William E. McKiernan of Crawfordville, Fla., and Robert M. (Maria) McKiernan of Pensacola, Fla. James also leaves several nieces and nephews.
James served with the U.S. Army Engineers in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He was a salesman for Bunnell Paints in New Haven for many years before going to work for Lynch Paint Co. in Rhode Island. He was an aficionado of the movies and of Greyhound Dog Racing and loved to listen to country music. James also enjoyed serving as an usher at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Funeral at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in All Saint’s Cemetery.
William John Rhone
Entered into rest eternal, Aug. 9, 2006. William John Rhone, 75, retired New Haven police sergeant, of 5 Cottontail Lane, North Haven. Husband of Barbara Ann Scattarella Rhone; father of William F. (wife Karen) Rhone and David F. (wife Joan) Rhone, all of Hamden; grandfather of Brian, Will, Shannon, Christopher, Danny and Kerry Rhone, all of Hamden; brother of Marion A. and her late husband William Kelly of North Haven, Donald F. Rhone, retired Hamden deputy police chief, and the late John D. Rhone. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in New Haven, Feb. 4, 1931, he was a son of the late John T. and Catherine V. Malone Rhone.
Bill was a sergeant in the NHPD for 24 years before his retirement, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.Funeral at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Saturday at 9 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, North Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in All Saint’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Eleanor Wagenblatt Gildea
Entered into rest eternal, July 2, 2006. Eleanor Wagenblatt Gildea, 87, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Hamden, Conn. Widow of Thomas Gildea; mother of Gary (wife Lois) Groman of Hollister, Mo., and Brian (wife Marty) Gromann of Bozeman, Mont.; sister of Francis Wagenblatt of Easton, Md., and the late Ruth Bosche. Also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Eleanor worked as an accounts payable clerk in the accounting department at Hamden Town Hall from 1976-1982, and also for the former High Standard & Acme Wire. She retired to Branson 10 years ago and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Entombment will take place Monday at 1 p.m. in All Saint's Mausoleum, North Haven. Local arrangements in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave.
Rose M. DeLizio
Rose Mary Sargolini DeLizio, 95, formerly of Ursini Drive and Lexington Street in Hamden, died July 14, 2006. She was the wife of the late Joseph DeLizio. Rose was born in Casaletto Spartano, a province of Salerno, on Dec. 18, 1910, the daughter of the late Ildebrando and Elena Mazzaro Sargolini. Rose was a self-employed seamstress.
She is survived by a daughter, Rosemary Schaeffer, and a son-in-law, Paul Schaeffer, both of Hamden; a sister-in-law, Mary Sargolini of Hamden; grandchildren Julianne Schaeffer of Hamden, Rosanne Tejeda of Cheshire and Lori Valdez of Denver, Colo.; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Joseph (Mary) Sargolini, David Sargolini and Carl (Angelina) Sargolini.
Rose's funeral is Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, and at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10 a.m. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
William J. Aquila Sr.
Entered into rest eternal July 13, 2006, William James Aquila Sr., 80, of 639 Benham St., Hamden. Husband of Marilynn Scoopo (Sanzone) Aquila; father of William J. Aquila Jr., Thomas (Maurna) Aquila Sr., both of Hamden, Paul (Anne) Aquila of Cheshire and Wilma (Michael) Aquila-Cain of Miami, Fla.; brother of Thomas Aquila of Weston, Geraldine Sims of Florida and the late George Aquila Sr.; grandfather of William, Marc, Stephanie, Mallory, Thomas Jr. and Sarah Aquila and Effie Aquila-Patrick. William also leaves one great grandson.
Born in New Haven on March 22, 1926, he was a son of the late Thomas and Anna Salvati Aquila. William was a World War II Army veteran. He owned and operated Aquila Motors in New Haven, which he opened in 1958. He was a past president of the Woodbridge Rotary Club and a member of the board of directors of the Branford Yacht Club.
Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Monday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension. Military honors will take place at the church. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice Home Care, 110 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492; the Fr. McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511; or to VNA Services Inc., 1100 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT. 06514.
Aidan J. Kavanagh
Aidan J. Kavanagh, professor emeritus of liturgics at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School, died July 9 at his home in Hamden. He was 77. A Benedictine monk, Kavanagh was among the first faculty hired at the institute soon after its move to Yale from Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1973. During his tenure at Yale, Kavanagh served as acting director of the institute and in 1989-90 was acting dean at Yale Divinity School, the first Roman Catholic priest to lead the school.
Though a renowned liturgical scholar himself, Kavanagh was not one to leave development of liturgical forms to the academic elite or to church leaders. For Kavanagh, it was the interaction of everyday Christians with the world that gives rise to liturgies that reflect and sustain a public order of life and meaning within the chaos of human existence. His influence was critical in the United States to the appropriation of the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council.
On the occasion of Kavanagh's retirement from the Institute in 1994, Kavanagh's former student Thomas Schattauer, now a professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, recalled the imaginary and commonplace "Mrs. Murphy, " who stood at the center of the Kavanagh universe. "In the world according to Aidan, " Schattauer noted, "she (Mrs. Murphy) possesses more liturgical wisdom than any liturgical scholar or reformer and more liturgical authority than any priest or pope." Kavanagh, said Schattauer, continually taught that "the holy things of the liturgy did not 'drop from Heaven in a Glad Bag.'"
Kavanagh was born in Mexia, Texas, on April 20, 1929, the son of Joseph and Guarrel (Mullins) Suttle. Born Joseph Michael, he later adopted the surname of his foster father, Joseph Kavanagh. He leaves a brother, Robert, a cousin, Kevin Kavanagh, and special caregivers Anita and Theresa. He attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., from 1947-49. He later attended St. Meinrad Seminary, a German Catholic seminary in southern Indiana, from which he earned an A.B. degree in 1957, the year he was ordained to the priesthood. His passion at the time was moral theology -- a passion that often found its way into his teaching of liturgy. However, it was Kavanagh's vow of obedience to a Benedictine superior at St. Meinrad that set him on his life's course, when his abbot chose to send him to the Theologische Fakultaet at Trier, in then West Germany, to study liturgy. He earned an S.T.D. degree there in 1963, graduating with highest honors. Along the way, he had also received an S.T.L. from the University of Ottawa in Canada.
Kavanagh began his academic career teaching liturgy in the school of theology at St. Meinrad's. In 1966, he was named an associate professor of liturgy at the University of Notre Dame. He rose to the rank of professor in 1971. In 1972-73 he was a visiting professor at Yale Divinity School, and in 1974 he left Notre Dame to become acting director at the Institute of Sacred Music.
His seminal work, "On Liturgical Theology, " has been viewed as significant for establishing what came to be called his "theology of the congregation, " illuminating the experience of people in the pews and the way they worship. In that book, he wrote that liturgy should be "festive, ordered, aesthetic, canonical, eschatological and, above all, normal." His "Elements of Rite: A Handbook of Liturgical Style" continues to be used as a primary study guide for priests and other ministers.
Kavanagh described himself in "On Liturgical Theology" as "a living paradox." He wrote, "The creature of a deeply sacramental tradition who works professionally in the symbolic liturgical expression of that tradition, he tries to affirm and commend the embrace of the world which that tradition and its liturgical expression would convey to others of Christian faith met for worship. Simultaneously, however, his own monastic engagement whispers in his ear that such an embrace must be undertaken not with reluctance but with a certain wariness. He is one in whom the tension between love of God's world and adamant critique of what we have made of it has taken on living form, reinforced by professional commitment to both sides of the tension."
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on July 14 in the church at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, Ind. Preceding the mass, and beginning at 6:30 a.m. in the Archabbey Church, will be a public visitation. Burial in the Archabbey cemetery will follow the mass, and a lunch for all guests and the community will then be held.
On July 13, at 7 p.m., a procession to the Archabbey Church with the Office of the Dead will take place, followed by a public visitation time in the church until 9 p.m.
Philip P. Coleman
Entered into rest eternal July 8, 2006, Philip P. Coleman, 84, of Hamden. Widower of Rosalyn I. Withington Coleman; father of John E. (Louise) Connors and Linda Connors both of Hamden, Brad P. Connors of Branford and the late Michael J. Coleman; grandfather of Courtney and Kelli Connors of Hamden; brother of Herbert (Barbara) Coleman of San Diego, Calif., and the late Robert Reilly. Philip also leaves several nieces and nephews. Born in New Haven, Jan. 5, 1922, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Mary Doody Coleman.
Philip was a graduate of Commercial Art School in New York City. For many years, he worked as an advertising art director for Young & Rubicam of Madison Avenue. He was a World War II veteran, a Naval corpsman, serving in the Mediterranean Theater, and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Church.
Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will take place in Whitneyville Cemetery.
John H. Sr. "Peeps" VanArsdale
Entered into rest eternal July 3, 2006, John Harrison "Peeps" VanArsdale, Sr., 85, of 14 West Slope Lane, Hamden. John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Alyce M. O'Neil VanArsdale. He leaves three daughters and a son, their spouses and children: Ellen and Conrad Peters of Hampton and their sons Tony and Dan; Pamela and Jack Whelan of Hamden, and their sons Colby, Patrick, Sean and their predeceased son, Ryan Whelan; Nancy and Edward Kuchar of West Granby and their sons E.J. and Jonathan and daughter, Alicia; Jack and Susan VanArsdale of Bethany and their sons Jack and Mike. John also leaves a sister Marguerite Pohlmann of Bronxville, N.Y., and one great granddaughter.
John was born Jan. 14, 1921, in New Haven, the son of the late Harrison W. and Mary Burke VanArsdale. He was employed by SNET for 38 years, retiring as a right of way agent in 1983. He served in the 102nd Infantry and was stationed in Bora Bora during World War II. John was active in many sports in the New Haven/Hamden area, particularly baseball, basketball and golf.
Funeral from Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Friday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Rita. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entombment will take place in All Saint's Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan Whelan Scholarship Fund, Rumsey Hall School, 201 Romford Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794, or to St. Francis Home School Association, 423 Ferry St., New Haven, CT 06513.
